METERING SERVICE PROVIDER APPLICATION FORM (PART 2)

METERING SERVICE PROVIDER APPLICATION FORM (PART 2) PREPARED BY: Retail Markets and Metering DOCUMENT NO: MT_MP821 VERSION NO: v009 PREPARED FOR: National Electricity Market EFFECTIVE DATE: 11 November 2013 FINAL.',,utl ra!ion Er!!rgy.1\. 1.arh t O per:::tor ltd ~6N :;,t ()/ ~' tl 10 31.' Nt'/ /!:OUI'1 V'!Al t~ GU..;:'lSI.Af\lJ ~OU 11-1 AL~ ~AU.; \'IC ICl{A AJS l ~A.JAN CAl'IIAl ltia<iiowy

Important Disclaimer (a) Purpose This document has been prepared by the Australian Energy Market Operator Limited (AEMO) for the purpose of complying with clause S7.4.1 (b) and S7.6.1 (c) of the National Electricity Rules (Rules). (b) Supplementary Information This document might also contain information the publication of which is not required by the Rules. Such information is included for information purposes only, does not constitute legal or business advice, and should not be relied on as a substitute for obtaining detailed advice about the National Electricity Law, the Rules, or any other relevant laws, codes, rules, procedures or policies or any aspect of the national electricity market, or the electricity industry. While AEMO has used due care and skill in the production of this document, neither AEMO, nor any of its employees, agents and consultants make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness, currency or suitability for particular purposes of the information in this document. (c) Limitation of Liability To the extent permitted by law, AEMO and its advisers, consultants and other contributors to this document (or their respective associated companies, businesses, partners, directors, officers or employees) shall not be liable for any errors, omissions, defects or misrepresentations in the information contained in this document or for any loss or damage suffered by persons who use or rely on this information (including by reason of negligence, negligent misstatement or otherwise). If any law prohibits the exclusion of such liability, AEMO s liability is limited, at AEMO s option, to the re-supply of the information, provided that this limitation is permitted by law and is fair and reasonable. 2012 - All rights reserved. November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 I

Version Control VERSION DATE DETAILS v001 February 1999 Application form applied during Service Provider qualification process v002 June 2001 Changes incorporated to include revised registration process for Service Providers (introduction of type 5,6 and 7 metering installations) v003 August 2001 Final Copy v004 4 January 2005 Updated references to checklists v005 September 2006 General revision of document as part of substantial revision of the accreditation checklists and Code to Rule changes. v006 May 2008 Restructure of document for cleanup of Registration process including a format change of document. v007 December 2009 Updated following a general review of the document. Changes also incorporated to reflect change to AEMO. v008 February 2012 Updated to support inclusion of Metering Data Providers in the Rules V009 November 2013 Updated to support combination of SLP s and minor corrections. November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 II

Table of Contents 1. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS 1 2. INTERPRETATION 1 3. APPLICATION FORM (PART 2) 2 3.1 Introduction 2 3.1.1 Clause 7.4.2(a) of the Rules states that A Metering Provider is a person who is accredited by and registered by AEMO in that capacity in accordance with the qualification process established under clause S7.4.1 (b). 2 3.1.2 Clause 7.4.1 (a) of the Rules states that only a Metering Provider may conduct installation and maintenance of metering installations. 2 3.1.3 Clause 7.4.2A (a) of the Rules states that A Metering Data Provider is a person who is accredited by and registered by AMEO in that capacity in accordance with the qualification process established under clause S7.6.1 (b). 2 3.1.4 Clause 7.4.1A (a) of the Rules states that only a Metering Data Provider may provide metering data services. 2 3.1.5 Metering Service Providers, (Metering Data Providers and Metering Providers) are required to be accredited by and registered with AEMO to operate in the National Electricity Market (NEM) and to provide the required metering services to Registered Participants and AEMO. Registration of Metering Service Providers is through a qualification process of which accreditation is a final part. 2 3.1.6 AEMO has established a qualification and registration process for Metering Service Providers operating in the existing NEM. This process, which relates to all metering installation types are set out in the following AEMO documents: 2 3.2 Objective 2 3.2.1 This document outlines a standard application to assist prospective Metering Service Providers in commencing the Metering Service Provider registration process and supports the other documents in this series in providing a uniform approach to the registrtion of capable Metering Service Providers to the National Electricity Market in accordance with the Rules. 2 3.3 Submission of Application 2 3.3.1 The application for registration as a Metering Service Provider should be submitted to: 2 3.4 Fees 3 3.4.1 As part of the qualification process, Metering Service Providers will be required to successfully complete the accreditation process. The costs associated with the accreditation process are required to be paid by the Metering Service Provider seeking registration. This represents the costs associated with AEMO s appointment of an independent reviewer to assist in the initial assessment of completed accreditation checklists and perform limited on-site, risk-based reviews. 3 3.4.2 AEMO recognises that Metering Service Providers can apply for selective registration under certain categories of metering installation. The extent of registration requested by Metering Service Providers will have a direct impact on the costs associated with the accreditation process for the particular Metering Service Provider. 3 November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 III

3.5 Assessment of Application 3 3.6 Further Information 3 4. APPLICATION FORM 4 4.1 Legal Entity 4 4.2 Additional Contacts (Optional) 5 4.3 Category for Registration 6 4.4 Business locations 9 4.5 Registered Status 9 4.6 Existing Registrations 10 4.7 ISO 9000 Series Qualification 10 4.8 Documentation 11 4.9 Applicant Signature 12 November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 IV

1. Definitions and Acronyms Accreditation Accreditation is the qualification process through which AEMO and Registered Participants gain assurance that Metering Service Providers wishing to operate in the NEM, have the ability through adequate systems and procedures to comply with their obligations. Accreditation checklists The accreditation checklists are questions applicant Metering Service Providers will be required to complete as part of the accreditation qualification process. The questions provide verification of what is required of a Metering Services Provider through demonstration of systems, processes and/or procedures to satisfy each question for review by an independent reviewer. Assessment process Metering Service Providers are required to provide detailed responses to the questions in the accreditation checklists as well as providing evidence to support their responses. Assessment review This process is a review of the responses provided by the applicant Metering Service Providers, supplemented by on-site visits to verify responses and evidence provided by applicant Metering Service Providers. The assessment review will be completed by AEMO as well as an independent reviewer appointed by AEMO. Metering Service Provider Metering Service Provider (MSP) is the general term applied to any Service Provider currently providing or applying to AEMO to provide metering services in the NEM. The term Metering Service Provider covers the metering services offered by Metering Providers (Meter Provision) or Metering Data Providers. Registration Registration is the status granted by AEMO to a Metering Service Provider at the completion of the accreditation process. 2. Interpretation 2.1.1 In this document: a) A word or phrase in this style has the same meaning as given to it in the National Electricity Rules; b) A reference to a Rule followed by a number refers to a provision of the Rules as renumbered from time to time; c) Words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular; and d) If there is any inconsistency between this document and the Rules, the Rules will prevail to the extent of that inconsistency. November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 1

3. Application Form (Part 2) 3.1 Introduction 3.1.1 Clause 7.4.2(a) of the Rules states that A Metering Provider is a person who is accredited by and registered by AEMO in that capacity in accordance with the qualification process established under clause S7.4.1 (b). 3.1.2 Clause 7.4.1 (a) of the Rules states that only a Metering Provider may conduct installation and maintenance of metering installations. 3.1.3 Clause 7.4.2A (a) of the Rules states that A Metering Data Provider is a person who is accredited by and registered by AMEO in that capacity in accordance with the qualification process established under clause S7.6.1 (b). 3.1.4 Clause 7.4.1A (a) of the Rules states that only a Metering Data Provider may provide metering data services. 3.1.5 Metering Service Providers, (Metering Data Providers and Metering Providers) are required to be accredited by and registered with AEMO to operate in the National Electricity Market (NEM) and to provide the required metering services to Registered Participants and AEMO. Registration of Metering Service Providers is through a qualification process of which accreditation is a final part. 3.1.6 AEMO has established a qualification and registration process for Metering Service Providers operating in the existing NEM. This process, which relates to all metering installation types are set out in the following AEMO documents: a) Metering Service Provider Registration Procedure (Part 1) which describes the procedure AEMO follows for the accreditation, registration and deregistration of Metering Service Providers. b) Metering Service Provider Application Form (Part 2) which describes the information AEMO requires to process an application for registration c) Metering Service Provider Accreditation Review Checklists. These documents are separate checklists that AEMO uses in the review of an applicant. There is a specific checklist for each category of accreditation. 3.2 Objective 3.2.1 This document outlines a standard application to assist prospective Metering Service Providers in commencing the Metering Service Provider registration process and supports the other documents in this series in providing a uniform approach to the registration of capable Metering Service Providers to the National Electricity Market in accordance with the Rules. 3.3 Submission of Application 3.3.1 The application for registration as a Metering Service Provider should be submitted to: Metering Services Manager AEMO Limited Level 22, 530 Collins Street Melbourne VICTORIA 3000 November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 2

3.4 Fees 3.4.1 As part of the qualification process, Metering Service Providers will be required to successfully complete the accreditation process. The costs associated with the accreditation process are required to be paid by the Metering Service Provider seeking registration. This represents the costs associated with AEMO s appointment of an independent reviewer to assist in the initial assessment of completed accreditation checklists and perform limited on-site, risk-based reviews. 3.4.2 AEMO recognises that Metering Service Providers can apply for selective registration under certain categories of metering installation. The extent of registration requested by Metering Service Providers will have a direct impact on the costs associated with the accreditation process for the particular Metering Service Provider. 3.5 Assessment of Application 3.5.1 The procedure to be applied by AEMO and the persons responsible for progress of an application are described in the Metering Service Provider Accreditation Procedure, which is available on the AEMO website. 3.6 Further Information 3.6.1 Further information or enquiries in relation to the registration of Metering Service Providers may be addressed as follows: Email: NEM.MDP@aemo.com.au Email: NEM.MPB@aemo.com.au For all Metering Data Provider enquiries For all Metering Provider enquiries Address to: Metering Services Manager Level 22, 530 Collins Street Melbourne VICTORIA 3000 mailto:for general registration enquiries November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 3

4. Application Form The following information is required in an application for registration as a Metering Service Provider. 4.1 Legal Entity The name of the legal entity seeking registration which must include the business ABN and / or ACN. (This information is required to accurately identify the applicant.) Office Name Street Address Postal Address Phone Fax Email ABN ACN The Company Secretary and postal address. This information is required for the service of formal notices. Company Secretary Street Address Postal Address November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 4

Phone Fax Email The person in effective control of the business Including business position, and contact details, including telephone and facsimile numbers and e-mail address. This information is required for day to day contact, and the arrangement of accreditation reviews. Day to Day Contact Street Address Postal Address Phone Fax Email 4.2 Additional Contacts (Optional) Metering Manager Metering Technical Information Systems IT Security Contact (Primary) Information Systems IT Security Contact (Secondary) Information Systems IT After Hours / Emergency Contact (Primary) Information Systems IT After Hours / Emergency Contact (Secondary) Information Systems - IT Change Contact Information Systems IT Technical Network Contact Contact November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 5

Street Address Postal Address P Phone Fax No: E Fax Email The Applicant must submit additional pages to include all relevant contact details. Please clearly mark these as Attachment to Application Form and number each page consecutively. 4.3 Category for Registration Please select from the tables below by ticking the appropriate selection. In relation to applying for Metering Service Provider Category MP 1-4 select which categories of metering installation types you are seeking accreditation Selection Category Competency 1C Class 0.2 CTs with < 0.1% uncertainty. 1V Class 0.2 VTs with < 0.1% uncertainty. 1M Class 0.2 Wh meters with < 0.1/cos% uncertainty and class 0.5 varh meters with <0.3/sin% uncertainty. 1A 2C 2V Class 0.2 CTs, VTs, Wh meters; class 0.5 varh meters; the total installation to 0.5%. Whs with < 0.2% uncertainty at unity power factor; 1.0% for varhs with <0.4% uncertainty at zero power factor. Class 0.5 CTs with < 0.2% uncertainty. Class 0.5 VTs with < 0.2% uncertainty. 2M Class 0.5 Wh meters with < 0.2/cos% uncertainty and class 1.0 varh meters with <0.4/sin% uncertainty. 2A Class 0.5 CTs, VTs, Wh meters; class 1.0 varh meters; the total installation to 1.0%. Whs with < 0.4% uncertainty at unity power factor; 2.0% for varhs November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 6

Selection Category Competency with <0.5% uncertainty at zero power factor. 3M Class 1.0 Wh meters with < 0.3/cos% uncertainty and class 2.0 varh meters with <0.5/sin% uncertainty. 3A 4M Class 0.5 CTs, VTs; class 1.0 Wh meters; class 2.0% varh meters; the total installation to 1.5%. Whs with < 0.5% uncertainty at unity power factor; 3.0% for varhs with <0.6% uncertainty at zero power factor. Class 1.0 Wh meters and class 1.5 Wh meters with <0.3/cos% uncertainty (Note: Applicants who are considering undertaking category 4M services at metering installations type 4 which may also contain CTs will need to apply for category 3A accreditation as well). In relation to applying for Metering Service Provider Category MPB 1-4 select which categories of Communication Installation type you are seeking accreditation Selection Category Competency L Approved Communication Link Installer In relation to applying for Metering Service Provider Category A, B, C or MDP5-7 select which categories of metering installation types you are seeking accreditation Selection Category Type Competency A 5, 6 Metering Provider (Category A) Installation only of whole current (direct connected) meter and data logger of a type 5 and type 6 metering installation. B (encompases Category A) 5, 6 Metering Provider(Category B) Provision, installation and maintenance of the meter, current transformer (where required) and data logger of a type 5 and type 6 metering installation. C 5, 6 Metering Data Provider (Category C) Collection only of metering data from a meter or a data logger of a type 5 and type 6 metering installation. November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 7

Selection Category Type Competency D (encompases Category C) D (encompases Category C) 5, 6 Metering Data Provider (Category D) Collection, processing and transfer of metering data from a meter or data logger of a type 5 and type 6 metering installation. 7 Metering Data Provider (Category D) Collection, processing and transfer of metering data from type 7 metering installations (unmetered supplies). D (encompases Category C) VIC AMI 5 Metering Data Provider (Category D) Collection, processing and transfer of metering data from a type 5 AMI metering installation. D (encompases Category C) 1, 2, 3, 4 Metering Data Provider (Category D) Collection, processing and transfer of metering data from a type 1, 2, 3 and 4 metering installation. The accreditation policy requires Metering Service Providers to submit an application for accreditation under each sub-category they wish to provide services. This approach: places no limit on the extent of the services the Metering Service Provider proposes to provide; and If a Metering Service Provider fails to meet the accreditation requirements under one category, the accreditation approach will not impact their ability to be accredited under other categories. November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 8

4.4 Business locations Where are the principal work locations and depots? What is the principal role carried out at each site? (To determine the geographic extent of any assessment inspections. Office Role Street Address Postal Address Phone Fax Email The Applicant must submit additional pages to include all relevant contact details. Please clearly mark these as Attachment to Application Form and number each page consecutively 4.5 Registered Status Is the Applicant a Registered Participant? If yes, provide the relevant Participant ID. Yes No Please tick the appropriate box. Participant ID Company Name November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 9

4.6 Existing Registrations Does the Applicant wish any existing accreditations or registrations to be taken into account when assessing this application? It may be that the Applicant has an existing accreditation which requires renewal and some efficiency can be gained by merging the assessments. Yes No Please tick the appropriate box. Participant ID Company Name 4.7 ISO 9000 Series Qualification Does the Applicant have an ISO 9000 series quality system in place? Please attach a copy of the registration details including the scope of the system, the Lead Quality Auditor, and the expiry date. Please clearly mark these as Attachment to Application Form. Yes No November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 10

4.8 Documentation Please indicate which documents have been obtained and read with respect to the requested category of Metering Service Provider accreditation requested. Document Metering Service Provider Accreditation Procedure: Metering Service Provider Registration Procedure: Part 1 Metering Service Provider Application Form: Part 2 Metering Provider Category B for the provision installation and maintenance of metering installation types 1, 2, 3 and 4: Accreditation Review Checklist Part 3 Metering Provider Category A for the installation only of whole current (direct connected) meters for metering installation types 5 and 6: Accreditation Review Checklist Part 4 Metering Provider Category B for the provision, installation, and maintenance of metering installation types 5 and 6: Accreditation Review Checklist Part 5 Metering Data Provider Category D for provision of metering data services from metering installation types 1, 2, 3 and 4: Accreditation Review Checklist Part 6 Metering Data Provider Category C for manual metering data collection only from metering installation types 5 and 6: Accreditation Review Checklist Part 8 Metering Data Provider Category D for provision of metering data services from metering installation types 5, 6 and 7: Accreditation Review Checklist Part 9 - Additionaly checklist questions are included in checklist Part 9 for Metering Data Providers wishing to provide metering data services for VIC AMI metering installations type 5 and 6. Metrology Procedure Part A Metrology Procedure Part B Service Level Procedure: Metering Data Provider Services Category D and C for Metering Installation Types 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Service Level Procedure: Metering Provider Services Category B for Metering Installation Types 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Chapter 7 of the National Electricity Rules Document Reference MT_MA1683 MT_MP820 MT_MP821 MT_OP1985 MT_MA1680 ME_MP1962 Latest version of the Rules Yes/No November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 11

4.9 Applicant Signature Please sign your application, including your title. Signature: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Position -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: ---------/---------------/-------------- November 2013 Document No: MT_MP821 12